LBS1 Certified: Summer ESY Special Education Teacher

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,996; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking Special Education Teachers for summer services from June 2 to June 26, 2026, to provide instruction as per IEPs. Candidates must hold a current LBS1 certificate and have successful teaching experience. Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining communication with parents, and conducting evaluations. The position offers a pay rate of $38.47 per hour for 18 days, with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold a current LBS1 certificate.
• Successful teaching or student teaching experience.
• Must be CPI certified or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction as outlined on students' IEPs.
• Plan daily lessons.
• Provide 5 hours of instruction to students, Monday – Friday.
• Be punctual for the 6-hour teacher workday.
• Conduct ESY summaries for all students assigned.
• Submit summaries to coordinator within two business days after services.
• Plan and submit daily lesson plans to coordinator each Monday.
• Assist with an end-of-program evaluation.
• Maintain positive parent/staff communication.
• Attend Professional Development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Current LBS1 certificate

Teaching experience

CPI certification or willingness to train

Job description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Special Education Teachers for Summer Services*

Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle/High School and Life Skills (# TBD)

LOCATION: Lee School

CONTRACT PERIOD: June 2 – June 26, 2026 (18 days, 6 hours per day)

REPORTS TO: ESY Coordinator

*Note: These positions are contingent upon IEP determinations for summer services.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold a current LBS1 certificate

Successful teaching or student teaching experience

Must be CPI certified or willingness to complete training

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide instruction as outlined on students’ IEPs
2. Plan daily lessons
3. Provide 5 hours of instruction to the assigned students, Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
4. Be punctual for the teacher workday of 6 hours
5. Conduct ESY summaries for all students assigned during the summer period, as appropriate for individual students
6. Submit summaries to the coordinator within two (2) business days after services conclude
7. Plan and submit daily lesson plans to the site coordinator each Monday and behavior management plan
8. Assist with an end-of-program evaluation
9. Maintain positive parent/staff communication
10. Attend Professional Development
11. Other duties as assigned

FILING DATE DEADLINE: Until Filled

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 2, 2026

SALARY: $38.47 per hour

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Application, Interview, Selection